THERAPY AIDE CERTIFICATION EXAM
ACTUAL PREP QUESTIONS AND WELL
REVISED ANSWERS - LATEST AND COMPLETE
UPDATE WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS –
ASSURES PASS
1. A patient recovering from a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) demonstrates
right-sided weakness. The therapy aide’s immediate responsibility is to:
A. Administer medications as prescribed
B. Assist with safe mobility and range-of-motion exercises
C. Perform diagnostic assessments
D. Prescribe adaptive equipment
Rationale: Therapy aides are responsible for assisting patients with safe
mobility and exercises under supervision. Medication administration and
diagnosis are beyond their scope.
2. When assisting a patient with transfers from a wheelchair to a treatment
table, the most important safety principle is:
A. Moving quickly to reduce time
B. Using minimal staff to avoid confusion
C. Proper body mechanics and securing the wheelchair
D. Encouraging the patient to transfer without support
Rationale: Proper body mechanics and ensuring the wheelchair is locked
prevent injury to both patient and aide.
3. Which of the following is a core component of HIPAA relevant to a therapy
aide?
A. Administering medications
B. Maintaining patient confidentiality
, C. Diagnosing conditions
D. Ordering medical equipment
Rationale: HIPAA primarily governs the protection of patient health
information, which therapy aides must uphold.
4. A therapy aide notices that a patient’s gait is worsening during ambulation.
The aide should:
A. Continue ambulation to finish the exercise
B. Stop ambulation and report to the supervising therapist immediately
C. Adjust the patient’s walking speed independently
D. Encourage the patient to keep walking
Rationale: Therapy aides must monitor patients and promptly report
changes; independent interventions are outside their scope.
5. When documenting a patient’s response to therapy, the therapy aide should:
A. Use subjective terms like “improved somewhat”
B. Only record positive progress
C. Record objective, measurable data accurately
D. Copy the therapist’s notes
Rationale: Documentation should be factual, measurable, and precise to
support care planning and legal compliance.
6. Which of the following best describes passive range-of-motion (PROM)
exercises?
A. Patient actively moves the joint against resistance
B. The aide moves the patient’s joint without patient effort
C. Exercises performed only with equipment
D. High-intensity strengthening exercises
Rationale: PROM involves movement provided by the aide or therapist, not
the patient.
,7. In infection control, the single most effective action a therapy aide can take
is:
A. Wearing gloves only when skin contact is obvious
B. Using alcohol-based hand sanitizer occasionally
C. Proper hand hygiene before and after patient contact
D. Cleaning only visible surfaces
Rationale: Hand hygiene is the most effective method to prevent
transmission of infectious agents.
8. A patient demonstrates signs of orthostatic hypotension during a transfer.
The aide’s immediate response should be:
A. Encourage faster standing to acclimate
B. Assist the patient to a seated position and notify the therapist
C. Have the patient continue walking
D. Ignore symptoms if mild
Rationale: Orthostatic hypotension can cause falls or injury; safe
positioning and prompt reporting are essential.
9. During therapy, a patient reports sudden chest pain and shortness of breath.
The therapy aide should:
A. Record the symptoms and continue the session
B. Stop therapy, call for emergency assistance, and stay with the patient
C. Encourage deep breathing and resume exercises
D. Take the patient’s blood pressure only
Rationale: Sudden chest pain may indicate a life-threatening event;
immediate emergency response is required.
10.When assisting a patient with limited mobility, the most appropriate method
to prevent pressure injuries is:
A. Encourage frequent walking only
, B. Use pillows under every joint
C. Reposition the patient at least every 2 hours and maintain skin
integrity
D. Limit movement to reduce fatigue
Rationale: Regular repositioning relieves pressure and reduces the risk of
skin breakdown.
11.A therapy aide is preparing a patient for a gait training session. Which of the
following should be assessed first?
A. Patient’s motivation
B. Vital signs and overall readiness
C. Room temperature
D. Therapist schedule
Rationale: Patient safety requires confirming stability and readiness before
any physical activity.
12.Which of the following best describes a therapy aide’s ethical responsibility?
A. Providing independent treatment
B. Diagnosing patient conditions
C. Adhering to scope of practice and patient-centered care
D. Prescribing adaptive equipment
Rationale: Ethical practice involves acting within legal scope, ensuring
patient safety, and supporting therapeutic goals.
13.A patient recovering from hip replacement surgery demonstrates fear of
falling during ambulation. The aide should:
A. Insist the patient walk independently
B. Provide close supervision and use gait belt assistance
C. Delay ambulation for several days
D. Ignore fear and continue exercises
ACTUAL PREP QUESTIONS AND WELL
REVISED ANSWERS - LATEST AND COMPLETE
UPDATE WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS –
ASSURES PASS
1. A patient recovering from a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) demonstrates
right-sided weakness. The therapy aide’s immediate responsibility is to:
A. Administer medications as prescribed
B. Assist with safe mobility and range-of-motion exercises
C. Perform diagnostic assessments
D. Prescribe adaptive equipment
Rationale: Therapy aides are responsible for assisting patients with safe
mobility and exercises under supervision. Medication administration and
diagnosis are beyond their scope.
2. When assisting a patient with transfers from a wheelchair to a treatment
table, the most important safety principle is:
A. Moving quickly to reduce time
B. Using minimal staff to avoid confusion
C. Proper body mechanics and securing the wheelchair
D. Encouraging the patient to transfer without support
Rationale: Proper body mechanics and ensuring the wheelchair is locked
prevent injury to both patient and aide.
3. Which of the following is a core component of HIPAA relevant to a therapy
aide?
A. Administering medications
B. Maintaining patient confidentiality
, C. Diagnosing conditions
D. Ordering medical equipment
Rationale: HIPAA primarily governs the protection of patient health
information, which therapy aides must uphold.
4. A therapy aide notices that a patient’s gait is worsening during ambulation.
The aide should:
A. Continue ambulation to finish the exercise
B. Stop ambulation and report to the supervising therapist immediately
C. Adjust the patient’s walking speed independently
D. Encourage the patient to keep walking
Rationale: Therapy aides must monitor patients and promptly report
changes; independent interventions are outside their scope.
5. When documenting a patient’s response to therapy, the therapy aide should:
A. Use subjective terms like “improved somewhat”
B. Only record positive progress
C. Record objective, measurable data accurately
D. Copy the therapist’s notes
Rationale: Documentation should be factual, measurable, and precise to
support care planning and legal compliance.
6. Which of the following best describes passive range-of-motion (PROM)
exercises?
A. Patient actively moves the joint against resistance
B. The aide moves the patient’s joint without patient effort
C. Exercises performed only with equipment
D. High-intensity strengthening exercises
Rationale: PROM involves movement provided by the aide or therapist, not
the patient.
,7. In infection control, the single most effective action a therapy aide can take
is:
A. Wearing gloves only when skin contact is obvious
B. Using alcohol-based hand sanitizer occasionally
C. Proper hand hygiene before and after patient contact
D. Cleaning only visible surfaces
Rationale: Hand hygiene is the most effective method to prevent
transmission of infectious agents.
8. A patient demonstrates signs of orthostatic hypotension during a transfer.
The aide’s immediate response should be:
A. Encourage faster standing to acclimate
B. Assist the patient to a seated position and notify the therapist
C. Have the patient continue walking
D. Ignore symptoms if mild
Rationale: Orthostatic hypotension can cause falls or injury; safe
positioning and prompt reporting are essential.
9. During therapy, a patient reports sudden chest pain and shortness of breath.
The therapy aide should:
A. Record the symptoms and continue the session
B. Stop therapy, call for emergency assistance, and stay with the patient
C. Encourage deep breathing and resume exercises
D. Take the patient’s blood pressure only
Rationale: Sudden chest pain may indicate a life-threatening event;
immediate emergency response is required.
10.When assisting a patient with limited mobility, the most appropriate method
to prevent pressure injuries is:
A. Encourage frequent walking only
, B. Use pillows under every joint
C. Reposition the patient at least every 2 hours and maintain skin
integrity
D. Limit movement to reduce fatigue
Rationale: Regular repositioning relieves pressure and reduces the risk of
skin breakdown.
11.A therapy aide is preparing a patient for a gait training session. Which of the
following should be assessed first?
A. Patient’s motivation
B. Vital signs and overall readiness
C. Room temperature
D. Therapist schedule
Rationale: Patient safety requires confirming stability and readiness before
any physical activity.
12.Which of the following best describes a therapy aide’s ethical responsibility?
A. Providing independent treatment
B. Diagnosing patient conditions
C. Adhering to scope of practice and patient-centered care
D. Prescribing adaptive equipment
Rationale: Ethical practice involves acting within legal scope, ensuring
patient safety, and supporting therapeutic goals.
13.A patient recovering from hip replacement surgery demonstrates fear of
falling during ambulation. The aide should:
A. Insist the patient walk independently
B. Provide close supervision and use gait belt assistance
C. Delay ambulation for several days
D. Ignore fear and continue exercises
